Last weekend local personal trainer and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner Jonathan Meins competed in the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation Chicago International Open at Chicago State University and earned a bronze medal in the adult blue belt light feather weight division.

At 141½ pounds, Meins trained at Surge Martial Arts in Germantown and also at Fox Valley Grappling Club in Appleton prior to the competition.

After making it to the semifinals, Meins lost to Cory Dunne, of Canada.

"I showed up just to test myself. I wanted to see where I stacked up against the best," Meins said. "Bringing home a medal was just a bonus."

Future tournaments Meins will compete in include the Combat Corner Grappling Championship in Milwaukee and a North American Grappling Association competition in Chicago.